Mahalaya Amavasya - 12th October 2015

Amavasya is the no moon day in a month in a traditional Hindu lunar calendar.
Amavasya October 2015 date and time is October 12.
The Amavasya in October 2015 is of great significance as it marks the end of the Pitru Paksha Shradh Period and is known as Mahalaya Amavasya.

The Amavasya Vrat, Snan, dhan, Shradh and Tarpan are performed on  October 12.

This Amavasya is particularly chosen for observing rituals dedicated to departed souls. Anyone can perform Shradh to departed souls on the day. There is no need to look for dates etc and Shradh can be performed to any departed soul.

Traditional Durga Puja rituals commence on October 12.

Navratri festival commence from the next day October 13, 2015.

Mahalaya 2015 will be observed on this Amavasi day of October 12, Monday. The day is highly auspicious as it is Somavati Amavasya.
The last day of Pitru Paksha fortnight, the period sacred for doing rituals and offering presentations to the souls of the departed ancestors, ends on Mahalaya day.
The main offering made on Mahalaya Paksha to ancestors is food. It is believed that the offering made during this period will benefit all the departed souls.

Pitru Paksha Shraddh Dates in 2015

In Hinduism, Shradh is the rituals performed by relatives for the departed souls of dead ancestors, parents and relatives. Shradh Dates in 2015 as per Hindu calendar followed in India is from September 28 to October 12, 2015. 

September 28, 2015 – Purnima Shradh
September 28, 2015 - Pratipada Shradh
September 29, 2015 – Dwitiya Shradh 

September 30 – Tritiya Shradh

October 1 – Chaturthi Shradh

October 2 – Panchami Shradh

October 3 – Shasti Shradh

October 4 – Saptami Shradh

October 5, 2015 – Ashtami Shradh

October 6 – Navami Shradh

October 7 – Dasami Shradh

October 8 – Ekadashi Shradh

October 9 – Dwadashi Shradh

October 10, 2015 – Trayodashi Shradh

October 11, 2015 – Chaturdashi Shradh
October 12, 2015 – Mahalaya Amavasi – Most important day of Shradh - On this day Shradh can be performed without looking date, tithi, nakshatra etc - it is known as Sarva Pitru Shradh.

Solar Eclipse September 2015 on September 13, 2015

During Solar Eclipses the Moon is directly between the Earth and Sun. During this brief time the Moon can “block out” the Sun. The September 13 solar eclipse is less challenging and future oriented. It presents a great opportunity to realize how relationships have gone bad and how to right the imbalances through positive change. This occurs on September 13, 2015 with the New Moon in Virgo solar eclipse. The eclipses are about creating changes in your life that you want to last. 

When you create wishes and questions that are designed for the big picture, Universe responds. 
And the New Moon solar eclipse in Virgo in September of 2015 will be all about eclipsing the bad, and creating the good.

Some of the changes that come your way will be fated and destined and there’s not a thing you can do about that. What you can do between now and then is prepare yourself to be okay with whatever changes in your life come your way under the solar eclipse. 

With a New Moon in Virgo for this eclipse, organization, responsibility, and attention to details will be very important themes where you will see changes in both love and work. 

2015 Lunar Eclipses

Lunar eclipses occur when the Sun is in front of all or part of the full moon for a short time. In an astrological sense, lunar eclipses typically mean an end to something that has been going on since the last eclipse. This usually points to the end of things such as settlements and business plans. They'll become finalized during the lunar eclipse. But, this could also be a finalization of something that's been holding you back, such as a bad relationship or a divorce. 

Normally, eclipses happen in six-month periods. The eclipses for 2015 occur in the same signs as they did in 2014, Libra and Aries, respectively. 

Our first lunar eclipse, a total eclipse, comes on April 4. It'll be able to be seen along the Pacific and eastern Indian oceans, and all continents bordering (North and South America, Asia, Australia, and the Artic). This eclipse will be falling in 15 Libra. This points to a time of new birth. Again, take this time as a positive and put any and all unresolved issues to rest. Literally, let these issues die, and try not to save them. 

The next lunar eclipse, another total eclipse, occurs on September 28. This eclipse will be able to be seen on the opposite side of the earlier eclipse, along the Atlantic, eastern Pacific, and western Indian oceans, and all bordering continents (Antarctica, North and South America, Africa, Europe, and eastern Asia).This, along with the earlier eclipse, is an emotional one. There's also a focus on relationship yet again during this lunar eclipse. If you didn't get the chance to take action on a failing relationship, whether it be a friendship or a more intimate one, you'll have a second chance during this lunar eclipse. Free yourself from whatever is holding you back from being you, that's the key during this time. 

These eclipses will be felt most strongly by those whose planets from their chart fall within the times of both. 
More:http://www.gotohoroscope.com/2015-horoscope/astrology-2015-eclipses.html

Full Moon February 2015

The full moon is on 3 February 2015. There are aspects galore to this full moon, making it very powerful and intense. Leo will obviously feel the full force of the February 2015 full moon. However, the scattering of planets of other signs means that Aries, Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces also have planets, which are directly impacted by the full moon.

Like all full moons, the influence of this moon phase will last for two weeks, up until the February 18 new moon. Because of the many planets and aspect patterns involves, there are many themes of importance and many areas of life to be affected. As the moon rules the public, women, emotions and instinctive reactions, the major theme will be reacting or rebelling to release a buildup of anger and frustration. Much of this anger will be due to how we see governments, corporations and religions negatively impacting on our lives and our health.

Major planetary transits of 2015

Lord Jupiter's transit through watery sign Cancer till 14 July 2015 and later Jupiter will operate in mighty and fiery sign Leo, till end of the year. 

Lord Saturn will be transiting through mysterious and enigmatic sign Scorpio, ruled by Mars. 

Lord Rahu and Ketu (North Node and South Node) will be transiting through Virgo and Pisces sign.

These Four planetary transits are likely to bring about many ups and down in everyone's life.